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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.99, 40,920.14 and 17,709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.99, 40,920.14 and 17,709.23 is: 24,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.99 : 40,920.14 = 17,709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.99/40,920.14 = 17,709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.99x = 40,920.14 × 17,709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.99x = 724,664,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,664,217.85/29,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.15

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